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Michael Ramsey

HISTORICAL FACTS: Wa unions warn government on inflation | History Defined

The inflation rate in WA is well above the national average, sparking a push for higher pay rises. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Western Australia's nation-leading inflation has piled further pressure on the state government as public sector unions prepare to strike over pay.

Perth's consumer price index rose 1.7 per cent in the June quarter, pushing the annual inflation rate well above the national average to 7.4 per cent.

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